…threatens citrus production in the United States and other nations,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Thanks to the continued, coordinated efforts between growers, researchers, and state and federal government, we…
Transitioning to Organic Certification
…and philosophy of organic production, and certification offers a quick and easy starting place for our conversations with our community. Beyond that, being certified is a way for our small…
Study Uses Domestic Sheep to Facilitate Sustainable Farming
…study will determine if an integrated animal and crop production system is an economically feasible way to reduce tillage for certified organic farms. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture…
Conaway-“Cotton Growers Under Assault”
…announced a three percent duty on all U.S. cotton fiber imports into Turkey. This action follows the country’s unfounded investigation into whether U.S. cotton was dumped into Turkey, an allegation…
Agri View: Cotton Producers Troubles
Everett Griner talks about 2016 not being a good year for cotton producers in today’s Agri View. Cotton Producers Troubles From: Ag Web Cotton Industry Ponders 2016 Planting Intentions, Market…
NASS Mid-Year Surveys
…two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. The agency will survey 2,327 farmers and ranchers across California and Nevada to determine crop production and…
Water, Markets Complicate Farms’ Planting Plans
Food production in California—always risky business—has become increasingly complex and unpredictable. Farmers say recent meager irrigation water-supply announcements for some of the state’s growing regions have further complicated planting and…
Dairy Growth Could Be in Waste Stream
Analysts say finding values in the waste stream of dairy production will help drive future demand in the industry. Dairy Growth Could Be in Waste Stream Dairy prices are not…
Agri View: Pig Out
Everett Griner gives us some new, and probably unknown, facts about pig production in today’s Agri View. Pig Out From: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Pig farming Pig farming is the…
Innovative Pest Management Solutions
…(CPPM) Program, administered by NIFA. Funding can be used to support projects that will address pest management efforts for both conventional and organic production systems. Funded projects may also develop…
FSA Reaching Farmers and Ranchers
…strengthen local food systems or assist in starting organic production. Learning about programs, credit, conservation opportunities and disaster assistance when you’re busy running your farming or ranching business can be…
Frost Tool Tested for ACP Management
…Inseason Ag is a young company out of the Central Valley of California. Production Manager Roger Cox says the company has a new version of its tree netting that helps…
Agri View: Egg Prices
…Midwest, supply and production are expected to return to more normal levels this year, experts said in January. “As we enter 2016, all indicators point toward plenty of eggs and…
Farms Face Increased Financial Pressure, FB President Tells Ag Subcommittee
…some, since they started farming.” Duvall’s testimony included a long list of bad economic news: Cotton — 80 cents a pound just a few years ago — now brings prices…